Viking VGBQ5300E User Manual

Viking Outdoor Ultra-Premium 500 Series Gas Grills

Commercial-Type Cooking Power and Features

Built-in models available in 30”, 42”, and 54”W.
Extremely large grilling surfaces

• 30”W. grill – 563 sq. in. (1430 sq. cm) – 3.91 sq. ft.

• 42”W. all grill – 836 sq. in. (2,123 sq. cm) – 5.8 cu. ft.

• 54”W. all grill – 1,120 sq. in. (2,844 sq. cm) – 7.8 cu. ft.

NEW! Polished/brushed edge canopy design along with updated

cosmetic features

• Stainless steel knobs

• Refined Landing ledge

• Refined handle and endcaps

• New rotisserie housing

• All exterior screws eliminated on face of unit

Power Porcelain™ cast iron grates
New! Ceramic heat distribution system – Black Diamond™ (Exclusive!)

briquettes with “flip-clean” self-clean design

New! 18 SR™ standard stainless steel U-shaped burner

• Provides superior corrosion resistance

Exclusive – 29,000 BTU Nat/28,000 BTU LP – Most Powerful in the

Industry!

EasyLift™ Canopy System

• Built into canopy and hidden from view

New! Control Panel Illumination

• Dedicated Viking Blue LED lighting above every control knob

Laser-Etched Graphics on control panels

• All outdoor graphics are permanently laser-etched at the factory

Deepest-in-industry sealed burner box keeps heat contained in burner

area allowing easy temperature maintenance

Smoker box

• May be removed for use of entire grilling surface

Rotisserie system features – Gourmet-Glo™ 15,000 BTU one-piece
infrared rotisserie burner, fully enclosed 1/2” stainless steel rotisserie rod
with stainless steel forks, and heavy-duty rotisserie motor

Push and turn 120V electric ignition system provides a positive,
consistent, and continuous spark for easy ignition

• Exclusive – Automatic reignition system

Halogen lighting mounted on the inside of canopy

• Provides ample lighting for nighttime grilling

Stainless steel warming rack can be adjusted to three different
positions

Hermetically sealed, numerical thermometer gives approximate
temperatures for grilling, smoking, and warming and will not fog

Solid Viking Construction

Same cutout dimensions as previous E-Series grill line

Exclusive – “Zero” clearance installation; NO insulated jacket required

Easy Maintenance and Cleanup

Full-width, pull-out drip tray

• Exclusive “trays within a tray” – individual grease management trays

under each burner area

• Stainless steel ball bearing roller glides allow drip tray to pull out easily

and remain level when fully extended

Tru-Sear™ Infrared Burner (optional)

30,000 BTU natural/LP – Exclusive – Highest in Industry!
Creates an intense, searing heat (1200°F+) which caramelizes the

outside of food items locking in the food’s natural juices and flavors

Available on 42” and 54” models

Optional Accessories

Ultra-premium stainless steel carts and cabinetry (30”, 42” and 54”
wide), single and double stainless steel access doors, storage drawers,
rotisserie forks, warming racks, stainless steel grill grates, vinyl covers
and barbeque tool sets.

Finish Details

Available in Stainless Steel (SS)

Models

VGBQ53002RE VGIQ54203RE (I/R model)

VGBQ54203RE VGIQ55404RE (I/R model)

VGBQ55404RE

Warranty Highlights

One year full covers all in-home repairs

Five year limited – grill burner assemblies, infrared burners and
porcelain grill grates

Lifetime limited – porcelain grill grates and rust through on all stainless
steel components including stainless steel grill burners

VGIQ55404

®

Professional Performance for the Home™

Basic Specifications

Description

OUTDOOR GAS 30”, 42” AND 54” WIDE ULTRA-PREMIUM 500 SERIES GRILLS

VGBQ5300E VGBQ5420E/VGIQ5420E VGBQ5540E/VGIQ5540E

Cutout Width

Cutout Depth

Cutout Height

Overall Width

Overall Depth

28 5/8” (72.7 cm) 40 1/4” (102.2 cm) 52 1/4” (132.7 cm)

28” (71.1 cm)

10 1/4” (26.0 cm)

29 1/2” (74.9 cm) 41 3/16” (104.6 cm) 53 3/16” (135.1 cm)

32 3/4” (83.2 cm)

Gas Requirements Natural: standard residential 1/2” (1.3 cm) ID gas service line.

LP/Propane: Equipped with high-capacity hose/regulator assembly for connection to standard 5 gal., 20 lb. LP/Propane gas

cylinder with a Type 1, QCC-1 connector or standard residential 1/2” (1.3 cm) ID gas service line

Electrical Requirements

Maximum Amp Usage

Grill Burner Rating

TruSear™ Burner Rating

Rotisserie Burner Rating

Approximate

120VAC/60Hz – 3’ (91.4 cm) power cord supply cord with 3-prong grounded plug attached to grill
120VAC/60Hz – 2’ (61.0 cm) power cord supply cord with 3-prong grounded plug attached to rotisserie motor

2.1 amps 2.2 amps 3.0 amps

29,000 BTU NAT./28,000 BTU LP (8.5 kW NAT./8.2 kW LP)

N/A N/A 30,000 BTU Nat./LP

8.3 kW Nat./LP

15,000 BTU NAT./13,500 BTU LP (4.4 kW NAT/4.0 kW LP)

325 lbs. (147 kg) 380 lbs. (172 kg) 490 lbs. (222 kg)

Shipping Weight

Please do not prepare installation from brochure data only. See installation instructions for important clearance/installation information.

N/A 30,000 BTU Nat./LP

8.8 kW Nat./LP

Viking Range Corporation

®

111 Front Street, Greenwood, Mississippi 38930 USA
[phone]

For product information, call 1-888-VIKING1 (845-4641), or visit the Viking Web site at vikingrange.com

All models with standard equipment
are design-certified for residential
installation.

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